Tourism Awards
The Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards showcase excellence and outstanding achievement across the area’s tourism and hospitality sector.
The Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards
Organised by Visit Peak District & Derbyshire in collaboration with Visit Derby, the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards are a celebration of the passionate, hardworking and distinctive businesses who continually raise the bar of our world-class tourism offer.
The awards showcase excellence and outstanding achievement across the area’s £2.89bn tourism and hospitality sector, recognising the achievements of tourism businesses whilst highlighting the sector’s vital contribution to the local economy.
There are 15 awards categories in total, including the new 'Festival or Event of the Year' category, the winner of which will be decided by public vote. The awards cover different aspects of the tourism industry, ranging from hotels, B&Bs and campsites to pubs, visitor attractions, unique experiences, and the hardworking people behind the businesses.
Scroll down to view the shortlist for the 2025 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards
The 2024/25 Tourism Awards are generously sponsored by C W Sellors Fine Jewellery and Luxury Watches and VoltShare. If you would like to find out more about sponsorship opportunities for the awards please contact Lindsay Rae at lindsay.rae@visitpeakdistrict.com.
The winners of the 2024/25 Tourism Awards will be announced at a glittering joint Derbyshire-Nottinghamshire awards ceremony at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham on 20th March 2025. The ceremony will be hosted in partnership with our colleagues at Visit Nottinghamshire with support from the East Midlands Combined County Authority.
The 2025 Shortlist: Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award*
B&B and Guest House of the Year*
Camping, Glamping & Holiday Park of the Year
Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award*
Experience of the Year*
Festival and Event of the Year
Hotel of the Year*
New Tourism Business of the Year*
Pub of the Year*
Self Catering Accommodation of the Year
Taste of the Peak District Derbyshire & Derby Award*
Team of the Year
Tourism Young Achiever
Ben Barber, The Maynard
Oliver Curl, The Barrel Inn
Dylan Hunt, Atlantik Inns
Unsung Hero*
Jimmy Crookes, The Yorkshire Bridge Inn
Ian Fairbrother, Thornbridge Estate
Charlotte Uwins, The Scotsman's Pack
Visitor Attraction of the Year*
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How to do your own PR: Putting your Tourism…
This introductory session to doing your own PR is aimed specifically at people from Visitor Economy businesses: visitor attractions, accommodation,…
22nd January 2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Green your Business; Save Money and Attract New…
Visitors are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their travels and are keen to see sustainable holidays, breaks and leisure…
28th January 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Green your Business; Save Money and Attract New…
Visitors are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their travels and are keen to see sustainable holidays, breaks and leisure…
28th January 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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A wider welcome - Focus on welcoming visitors…
Discover ways to create an autism-friendly environment with tips on queueing policies, sensory accommodations, familiarisation visits, and other…
30th January 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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A wider welcome - Focus on welcoming visitors…
Learn best practices for supporting visitors with dementia, including dementia-friendly sessions, memory aids, and making your space easy to navigate.
30th January 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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How to do your own PR: Putting your Tourism…
This introductory session to doing your own PR is aimed specifically at people from Visitor Economy businesses: visitor attractions, accommodation,…
6th February 2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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A wider welcome - Focus on welcoming visitors…
Understand the key elements of sight-friendly accessibility, including audio information, Braille signage, tactile options, and assistance dog…
25th February 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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A wider welcome - Welcoming Visitors with Hearing…
Explore hearing-support options like hearing loops, subtitles, and visual alarms, along with the benefits of touch tours to enhance experiences.
25th February 2025
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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